Pal40

Hi Guys,

I can't release timing chain.
tried with 3mm alen key with a tube
but no luck.
is there any other way to do it.
if I take out retainer, can I do it?
how much is Ford special tool?

Please helpppppp

daza_mate

just use a punch and hammer and tapp it anti clock wise and the whole thing will unscrew, be carefull its spring loaded

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Pal40

Did you mean taking out retainer?
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SiX_iN_a_RoW

yeah, if it wont release ( very weird, are you pushing in while turning it? ) just remove the whole retainer, just dont lose any bits lol

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Pal40

How far should I push it. how big would be the tube.

thanks

SiX_iN_a_RoW

i found it easier to use a normal allen key and a small screw driver. It pushes in about 5 or 6 mm then turn anti-clockwise, if you just turn it, it will not budge

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useless

I have a cam tensioner on my desk right here.Believe me you do need some considerable pressure to release it.But you dont have to.Just unbolt the whole assembly and pull it out

460Fairmont

If you push it in more than a couple of mm it won't release,
just turn it anti-clockwise with a normal allen key, they take a bit of pressure but they do release.
I've only done about 150,000 of them this way in the factory

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creature3

it is possible, also, to remove the whole lot but as six_in_a_row says, just be a bit carefull.

Pal40

Thanks guys,
Manual say turn clockwise.
I'll give it a try today and let you know.